Sydney whisky bars are some of the world's most serious — The Baxter Inn leads the field.
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The 10 best whisky bars in Sydney
01 · Sydney
CBD
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Whisky · Iconic
Iconic CBD whisky-led basement bar with 700+ whiskies.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
02 · Sydney
Surry Hills
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Whisky · Plush
Plush Surry Hills whisky bar.
Order: A martini, served properly
03 · Sydney
CBD
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Whisky · Hidden
Hidden CBD whisky bar.
Order: A pour of rare Bourbon
04 · Sydney
The Rocks
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Rocks whisky bar with 250+ whiskies.
Order: A dram of Highland
05 · Sydney
Darlinghurst
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Darlinghurst saloon whisky bar.
Order: A Wild Turkey on the rocks
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06 · Sydney
Potts Point
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Potts Point cocktail bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A bartender's whisky cocktail
07 · Sydney
Newtown
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Newtown New Orleans-styled whisky bar.
Order: A Sazerac
08 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · Casual
Iconic CBD basement pizza and whisky bar.
Order: A dram with the slice
09 · Sydney
CBD
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Modern · Whisky
Modern CBD whisky and cocktail bar.
Order: A high-rye Manhattan
10 · Sydney
CBD
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Iconic · Whisky list
Iconic CBD French restaurant bar with serious whisky list.
Order: A pour of rare Cognac and a whisky chaser
More Sydney whiskyThe full Sydney whisky-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Sydney drinks whisky
The 10 above are where Sydney actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.
